The late Tony Walkin, RIP

Ballinrobe GAA club regrets to announce the death today (18 August 2023), of a much-loved club member and former President, Tony Walkin (85), Creagh Road, Ballinrobe. He had borne the cross of illness bravely for the past number of months.  A man of many parts, Tony was known all over Ireland – and, indeed, further […]

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Development of Club Facilities at Flanagan Park

Ballinrobe GAA Club members are now considering two proposals the development of their club facilities at Flanagan Park, following a club meeting. “We urge all members to consider these proposals carefully before an upcoming Club meeting where we will take a vote on them,” said John Sweeney, Chairperson. The proposals are as follows: Proposal 1: […]

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The late James (Jimmy) Philbin

James (Jimmy) Philbin, Liskillen, Ballinrobe, who has passed away peacefully at his residence, was a former Ballinrobe footballer who starred on the club team that won the 1958 Mayo Junior Football Championship title. That win was the club’s second ever county junior title and Jimmy was a tight-marking defender who handled some of the top […]

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The late Mary O’Haire

  It is with deep regret that Ballinrobe GAA Club acknowledges the passing of Mrs Mary O’Haire (nee Canny), Mountain View, Rathkelly, Ballinrobe, who was a staunch club member and supporter for many years. A native of Headford, Co. Galway, Mary, a nurse by profession, became actively involved in our club when she married local […]

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Last Man Standing – rules and how to enter

  Can you pick the winner of the next Premier league games and can you get further than most? Win €500!! €10 to enter. Starting this Saturday 13th August. Enter by Thursday night, 11th August. Contact Paul on 086 224 8078 WhatsApp to enter. Scroll down to see the rules of the competition. Last Man […]

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The late Joe Lowry

Ballinrobe GAA Club has paid tribute to Joe Lowry, who passed away in Cleveland, USA, on Thursday June 30. Aged 85, Joe was a native of The Farm, Ballinrobe, and a distinguished footballer with Ballinrobe and Mayo before he emigrated to the USA in 1956. A substitute on the Mayo team which won the All-Ireland […]

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Memorial Mass for Kieran Cawley

A memorial Mass for popular Ballinrobe native Kieran Cawley took place in Partry Church on Saturday last. The Mass coincided with the second anniversary of Kieran’s death and was followed by interment of his remains in Ballyovey Graveyard. Kieran died in Philadelphia during Covid-19, and it was only now that his family and friends in […]

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Ladies team back in action

Ballinrobe LGFA is now fielding an adult ladies’ football team for the first time in many years and the side made a winning start on Sunday when beating Claremorris in the first round of Division Five of the Memorial League, at Flanagan Park, Ballinrobe. The final score was 0-11 to 1-6. Ballinrobe: D Horan; T […]

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